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DIY Brass Bow Candle Pin or Tree Ornament – with a Free Printable Template

Bring a touch of timeless elegance to your holiday décor with this DIY Brass Bow Candle Pin or Tree Ornament, inspired by Matilda Goad & Co. This cute DIY project fulfils my DIY bow candle dreams and is the perfect accompaniment to the taper candles that I painted with bows! Using upcycled tomato puree tubes […]

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15 Fantastic Fall DIY Lanterns and Lights

Fantastic Fall DIY Lanterns and Lights

As the leaves change and the days get shorter, it’s the perfect time to add some cozy ambiance to your home with fall lanterns. Discover creative ideas and inspiration for incorporating these autumnal decorations into your space. With the darker nights there is something magical about the glow you get from candles, not only do

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20 Delightful DIY Candle Holders and Luminaries

20 Delightful DIY Candle Holders and Luminaries

I am a big fan of DIY candle holders and luminaries.  They are brilliant for lightening dark days.  There is something magical about candlelight.  This is something that the Danish know all about with Hygge – apparently, they burn more candles than any other country in the world and I am all about the glow.

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Easy DIY Fabric Pumpkins: Simple and Charming Fall Decor Crafts

I have asked my friend Mel from Sugar Bowl Crafts to share with us how to make her easy DIY fabric pumpkins. Seasonal decorating is becoming more and more popular in the UK and this simple craft activity of stuffed fabric pumpkins is a fun Autumn craft. What I love about this is that you

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Earth Day Crafts For Kids Using Recycled Materials

As we approach April 22nd are you looking for some fabulous Earth Day crafts for kids that helps them show support for the Earth and show how to support the environment and highlighting the urgent action we need to take to save our planet. If you’re on the hunt for some fun and easy Earth Day

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Candle Making for Beginners

I love candles, they bring so much warmth and glowing light especially over our dark winters. However due to my candle addiction I was left with a lot of empty candle jars and rather than keep buying more candles, I decided to have a go at candle making and making my own container jar candles.

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How to Make a Foldable Cardboard Box Tractor (with Free Printables)

How to make a foldable tractor out of a cardboard box with free printables is a paid collaboration with Halfords #ImaginationStation. One of my best ever gifts was a bike and this is the same for lots of children, but also kids LOVE cardboard boxes. So why not reuse the cardboard box that comes with

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DIY Tissue Confetti Photo Frame – Fun and Easy Craft Project

Tissue Confetti DIY Decorated Photo Frame wa a paid collaborative post with Bostik. This is a super simple craft DIY that is a perfect group craft for tweens and teens. Just imagine doing this as a birthday party craft or with a group of beavers or cubs. Alternatively, you could make this for the birthday

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